PMP Exam ECO Tasks | PMBOK 7th Edition

Perfect 👍 — let’s now map the PMP Exam Content Outline (ECO) tasks with task numbers to the PMBOK 7th Edition.

⚡ Remember:

• PMBOK 6th → process-based (Knowledge Areas, ITTOs).

• PMBOK 7th → principle- & outcome-based (12 Principles, 8 Performance Domains).

So instead of “process references,” in 7th we map each ECO task to Principles and Performance Domains.

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📘 Domain I: People (42%)

Task # (ECO)	Task Description	PMBOK 7th Reference
1	Manage conflict	Principles: 2 (Team), 3 (Stakeholders) Domains: Team, Stakeholders
2	Lead a team	Principle 6 (Leadership), 2 (Team) Domain: Team
3	Support team performance	Principle 2 (Team), 4 (Value) Domain: Team, Delivery
4	Empower team members & stakeholders	Principle 2 (Team), 3 (Stakeholders) Domains: Team, Stakeholders
5	Ensure team members are adequately trained	Principle 2 (Team), 6 (Leadership) Domain: Team
6	Build a team	Principle 2 (Team), 6 (Leadership) Domain: Team
7	Address & remove impediments	Principle 6 (Leadership), 11 (Adaptability/Resilience) Domain: Team, Project Work
8	Negotiate project agreements	Principle 3 (Stakeholders), 4 (Value) Domain: Stakeholders, Governance (in Planning/Project Work)
9	Collaborate with stakeholders	Principle 3 (Stakeholders), 4 (Value) Domain: Stakeholders
10	Build shared understanding	Principle 3 (Stakeholders), 5 (Holistic Thinking) Domains: Stakeholders, Team
11	Engage & support virtual teams	Principle 2 (Team), 6 (Leadership) Domain: Team, Communication (within Team/Stakeholders)
12	Define team ground rules	Principle 2 (Team), 6 (Leadership) Domain: Team
13	Mentor stakeholders	Principle 3 (Stakeholders), 6 (Leadership) Domain: Stakeholders
14	Promote team performance through feedback	Principle 2 (Team), 8 (Quality), 12 (Change) Domain: Team, Measurement, Delivery

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📘 Domain II: Process (50%)

Task # (ECO)	Task Description	PMBOK 7th Reference
1	Execute project with urgency to deliver value	Principle 4 (Value), 11 (Adaptability) Domains: Delivery, Project Work
2	Manage communications	Principle 3 (Stakeholders), 6 (Leadership) Domains: Stakeholders, Team
3	Assess & manage risks	Principle 9 (Complexity), 10 (Risk), 11 (Adaptability/Resilience) Domain: Uncertainty
4	Engage stakeholders	Principle 3 (Stakeholders) Domain: Stakeholders
5	Plan & manage budget & resources	Principle 4 (Value), 5 (Holistic Thinking) Domains: Planning, Measurement
6	Plan & manage schedule	Principle 4 (Value), 11 (Adaptability) Domains: Planning, Development Approach & Lifecycle
7	Plan & manage quality	Principle 8 (Quality) Domain: Delivery, Measurement
8	Integrate project planning activities	Principle 5 (Holistic Thinking), 7 (Tailoring) Domains: Planning, Development Approach & Lifecycle
9	Manage project changes	Principle 12 (Change), 11 (Adaptability) Domain: Uncertainty, Planning
10	Plan & manage procurement	Principle 4 (Value), 3 (Stakeholders) Domain: Project Work, Stakeholders
11	Manage project artifacts	Principle 5 (Holistic Thinking), 6 (Leadership) Domain: Information (embedded in Planning/Measurement)
12	Determine appropriate project methodology	Principle 7 (Tailoring), 11 (Adaptability) Domain: Development Approach & Lifecycle
13	Establish project governance structure	Principle 1 (Stewardship), 6 (Leadership) Domains: Planning, Project Work
14	Manage project issues	Principle 11 (Adaptability), 10 (Risk) Domains: Project Work, Uncertainty
15	Ensure knowledge transfer	Principle 5 (Holistic Thinking), 6 (Leadership) Domains: Team, Measurement
16	Plan & manage project closure	Principle 1 (Stewardship), 4 (Value) Domains: Delivery, Project Work

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📘 Domain III: Business Environment (8%)

Task # (ECO)	Task Description	PMBOK 7th Reference
1	Plan & manage project compliance	Principle 1 (Stewardship), 5 (Holistic Thinking) Domains: Planning, Project Work
2	Evaluate & deliver project benefits & value	Principle 4 (Value), 8 (Quality) Domains: Delivery, Measurement
3	Evaluate & address external business changes	Principle 11 (Adaptability), 12 (Change) Domains: Uncertainty, Stakeholders
4	Support organizational change	Principle 12 (Change), 3 (Stakeholders), 6 (Leadership) Domains: Stakeholders, Team

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🔹 Key Insight

• In 6th Edition, ECO tasks align to processes & ITTOs.

• In 7th Edition, ECO tasks align to principles & performance domains.

• Exam questions test application of ECO tasks using both 6th (process mindset) + 7th (principle mindset) + Agile Practice Guide (adaptive mindset).